Friday, September 11, 2009

Acceptance: Part 1

There are sooo many things in my life I have a hard time accepting, and I will talk about 'em all later. But today I bring you accepting what I can fit in. I have a really hard time accepting that sometimes, life just happens and I can't really fit in my running. Yesterday I wanted to run 5-7 miles before I left for NYC. Well, Jackson decided it'd be super cool to sleep in and not let me get my run in. There are many other days like this in my life. And I have a hard time accepting this sometimes. :-) Need to get better at this!!!

Anyhoo, I went for a run this morning (only four....it started to downpour and I didn't want to really ruin my legs for tomorrow's long run of 16 miles). But I have to say I am totally refreshed and ready for the run tomorrow. I really miss the city!!! I didn't wear my Ipod and I am glad I didn't since I was able to really focus on the sight and sounds around me. And the smells...oh how much I missed the smell of urine and horsecrap. Ha ha!! I have to say it's been a while since I've done any runs outside of the neighborhood and it's amazing how much easier it is running in a "new" area. BUT, I forgot how hilly the park is!! Wow...legs were feeling that. Need to run hills a bit more I think!

OK, off to plan my route for tomorrow's run. The babe is sleeping and I'm hoping he wakes up in a good mood so we can hit up something fun. NYC with a kid is different....especially when it's raining. When we lived here I spent many hours reading in coffee shops. Oh how the times have changed!!!


2 comments:

N.D. said...

I think the transition into realizing you can't do what you want when you want is hard. And our husbands don't deal with it hardly at all (At least mine doesn't). Glad you had that good run!

RunningMama said...

Man, oh man. Acceptance? That's WAY too grown up for me. I'd rather whine, cry, complain, and just be a general witch to live with...um, maybe I should work on growing up?? I hear you. It is hard, though. Also, re: baby vs. marathon debate...I am having the same issue!! Maybe we'll just stop actively trying NOT to get pregnant in February....